Description
Join expert glass artist, Jazz Dixon for a craft class with a difference. Learn to create your own beautiful glass poppies, suitable for indoor or outdoor display. Plan of the Day: You will be welcomed with refreshments before Jazz gives a short introduction to glass fusing and the wide range of techniques used. Having talked you through the projects for the day, you will have time to think about your own creative ideas and will have the choice of a creating your poppies in traditional red, or a small selection of other colours. Jazz will then introduce you to glass cutting, and with expert guidance, you will cut and shape your glass to create the petals for your flowers. Following a break for a delicious lunch, you will construct your two poppies, with the opportunity to use accessory glass to add details to your flowers. Once your pieces are complete you will have the opportunity to use the off cuts of glass to create smaller flowers, either to wear as a brooch or mounted on a piece of clear glass to create a glass hanger. At the end of the day, Jazz will take your creations away for firing and your finished pieces will be posted to you within about 3 weeks of the course day. Your 3D poppies will be suitable for indoor or outdoor display, and they will come with sturdy black stems. Subjects Covered: An explanation of the art of fusing glass Understanding how to choose glass to create beautiful glass decorations An exploration of different ideas & inspiration to spark your own imagination Expert fused glass artist and tutor Jazz DixonTutor: Jazz graduated as a BA Hons Designer Maker from the University of Brighton, specialising in glass. For many years she taught design and crafts to children and now she teaches glass techniques to adults. She has a reputation for patience and intimate knowledge of glass as material and a variety of techniques for crafting it. Who is the course for? No experience necessary. This day involves basic glass-cutting, which Jazz will show you and help you with. The Group: Jazz teaches in small, informal groups (max 8). The day is very hands-on, practical and relaxed. The Venue: Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm is a British cut flower farm, nestling in the Sussex countryside, close to the picturesque village of Hurstpierpoint. Standard ticket: £155 Date, Time & Venue: Wednesday 17th September 2025 10.00am – 3.30pm Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm, Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9LR
What's included in the price?
By the end of the day you will: Understand the basic theory of glass fusing Had a go at glass cutting, and learnt some new skills Designed and completed ready for firing 2 glass poppies Used your design skills and newly acquired glass skills to create a mini project The day includes: All materials needed to create your decorative pieces All equipment required for the day Use of a craft apron A simple nutritious Pitfield Barn lunch and refreshments throughout the day A tour of the flower fields with the proprietor Emma Martin Jazz will fuse your piece after the course day and then send it to you within approx. 3 weeks. Firing and postage is included in the course ticket.
Duration
5½ hours
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
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Join our team of creative tutors on our nature inspired craft courses. Our highly skilled Sussex artisans share their skills and knowledge on small group relaxed, crafting workshops at a range of locations across the county.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
